I think you sound like an interesting student who has a unique perspective to offer a school community!
I’m curious to hear more about what you are looking for in a school? What about these schools has you putting them on your list?
You ask if you should apply to “more safeties.”
You currently are applying to zero safeties.
In fact, all but one of these schools are reaches for even the very best students.
I say that not to discourage you, but to encourage you on this journey: there are amazing schools out there that would love to have you and would give you what you are looking for too. If you tell us what you are looking for in a school, we might be able to help you beef up your list with some fantastic options!
How important is it to you to go to boarding school? Knowing the answer to that will also shape how “risky” your list can be. :).
But here is the great secret about boarding schools: there are MANY truly special and amazing places that aren’t the household names to the outside world. But they ARE known and talked about here. So let us know if you want some ideas!